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The 1966 Drexel Dragons football team represented the Drexel Institute of Technology as a member of the Middle Atlantic Conference during the 1966 NCAA College Division football season. Tom Grebis was the team's head coach.
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From http://www.drexeldragons.com/hof.aspx?hof=493&path=&kiosk= : Tom Grebis served as the head coach of Drexel football from 1961 to 1968. In his time at Drexel, he secured the highest winning percentage among Drexel football coaches (.625). Grebis is also the second-winningest coach in Drexel history, earning 39 victories. He finished with a career record of 39-24-2. Grebis also coached the Drexel team that scored the most points in a season: 206 in 1964. A 1954 graduate from Drexel, Grebis was a star halfback with the Dragons from 1952 to 1954; he served as the team’s co-captain in 1953 and 1954. Grebis was top scorer and pass receiver during the 1952 season, scoring 36 points and receiving nine passes to gain 249 yards.